Location & Surroundings
Atbara is a city in River Nile, Sudan with 112,021 inhabitants, at 358 m elevation. The national capital Khartoum is about 285 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Atbara Airport, 8 km away.
Also known as: عطبرة · アトバラ · Atbarah · Атбаре · Атбара · 阿特巴拉
Overview
Atbarah is city in Sudan — AR مدينة في شمال السودان.
It is located in River Nile, Sudan.
The population is about 139,768.
The elevation is around 358 metre.
Also known as: Atbara
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Basic Data
- Country Sudan
- Located in River Nile
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
17° 42' 8" N, 33° 59' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 358 m
- Timezone Africa/Khartoum
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 112,021
- Pop. Density 7,690 p/km²
- Built-up 33.9%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Pound (SDG)
- Phone Prefix +249
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:20
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 17:37
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ar
عطبرة
ja
アトバラ
nl
eo
Atbarah
ru
Атбаре
ru
sr
uk
Атбара
zh
阿特巴拉
fa
عطبره
Weather in Atbara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Atbara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 32.2 to 42.4 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 849 W/m2.
Temperature
32.8 C
Wind
4.4 m/s NE (42 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,006.6 hPa
Clouds
8 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 32.8 | 4.4 | 42 | 17 | 1,006.6 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.8 | 4.9 | 49 | 16 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 89.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 42.4 | 5.4 | 62 | 8 | 1,005.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 849.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.6 | 3.1 | 50 | 10 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 211.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.2 | 4.3 | 97 | 18 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.5 | 4.9 | 53 | 15 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 88.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 41.6 | 3.8 | 81 | 8 | 1,005.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 847.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.7 | 1.1 | 184 | 14 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 210.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.3 | 3.8 | 49 | 19 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.1 | 4.6 | 74 | 13 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 88.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 42.6 | 5.0 | 85 | 8 | 1,005.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 840.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.6 | 0.8 | 233 | 13 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 208.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.8 | 4.8 | 57 | 20 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Atbara?
Now 32.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 32.2 to 42.4 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 849 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Atbara today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Atbara?
Local time is 13:20. Time zone: Africa/Khartoum (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Atbara?
Atbara is a populated place.
How many people live in Atbara?
Population about 112,021.
What is the elevation of Atbara?
DEM 358 m.
Where is Atbara located?
It is at 17.70217, 33.98638 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Atbara in?
It is in Sudan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category Atbarah